Episodio 116
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Un proverb es un refrán o dicho popular que expresa una idea general sobre la vida. Muchos proverbios tienen un significado más amplio que la suma literal de sus palabras.
A diferencia de muchos idioms, los proverbios suelen ser algo más fáciles de interpretar, aunque también pueden tener un sentido figurado o filosófico.
1) Growing old is mandatory. Growing up? Definitely optional.
Envejecer es inevitable; «hacerse adulto» en la forma de pensar o comportarse se presenta aquí como algo opcional. El humor está en separar la edad física de la actitud.
2) Wise men don’t need advice. Fools won’t take it.
La idea es que una persona verdaderamente sabia sabe aprender y actuar, mientras que un fool puede negarse a aceptar un buen consejo.
3) Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.
No necesitamos cometer personalmente todos los errores posibles. Observar lo que les sucede a otros también puede enseñarnos mucho.
4) There is no difference between a wise man and a fool when they fall in love.
Este proverbio bromea con la idea de que el enamoramiento puede hacer que incluso una persona muy sensata actúe de manera poco racional.
5) A closed mouth catches no flies.
En sentido figurado, aconseja hablar menos cuando decir demasiado puede meternos en problemas. Se parece a la idea de keep your mouth shut.
6) Don’t bite off more than you can chew.
Literalmente significa no morder más de lo que puedes masticar. Figuradamente, significa no asumir más trabajo, responsabilidad o dificultad de la que realmente puedes manejar.
Los proverbios son útiles porque combinan vocabulario, cultura y significado figurado. Cuando encuentres uno nuevo, intenta entender primero la imagen literal y después la idea más profunda.
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Primera versión David’s Point of View · Pasado |
When I was younger, I needed some advice because I was completely in love with a girl and didn't know how to approach her.
So I went to visit an eccentric man who lived on the top of a mountain and called himself the "proverbial guru."
I found the guru sitting on a rock, with his eyes closed. Since I didn't want to disturb him too much, I just whispered, "Master, could you tell me a proverb about love? I need to win a girl's heart."
The guru didn't move nor open his eyes. He just said, "Contemplate...".
Not satisfied with the answer, I whispered the same question again.
The guru said, "Differentiate...".
After hearing that, I was furious, and yet, I patiently asked the man for some clarification.
And the guru’s answer was: "Fluctuate...".
At that moment, I started yelling: "That doesn't make any sense! Please explain yourself!"
The guru opened his eyes and looked surprised. He said: "Good day to you! You know, I am a pro-verb guru, which means that I'm in favor of verbs! I love verbs, and I was reviewing my favorite ones!
Regarding your question, buy her some flowers and be nice".
Astonished, I left the place and followed his advice. Nowadays, I'm happily married to the girl of my dreams.
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Segunda versión David and Tony · Pasado |
David and Tony needed some advice because they were both completely in love with the same girl and didn't know how to approach her.
They went to visit an eccentric man who lived on the top of a mountain and called himself the "proverbial guru."
They found the guru sitting on a rock, with his eyes closed. Since they didn't want to disturb him too much, they just whispered, "Master, could you tell us a proverb about love? We need to win a girl's heart."
The guru didn't move nor open his eyes. He just said, "Contemplate...".
Not satisfied with the answer, David and Tony whispered the same question again.
The guru said, "Differentiate...".
After hearing that, David and Tony were furious, and yet, they patiently asked the man for some clarification.
And yet, the guru said another word: "Fluctuate...".
At that moment, David and Tony started yelling: "That doesn't make any sense! Please explain yourself!"
The guru opened his eyes and looked surprised. He said: "Good day to you! You know, I am a pro-verb guru, which means that I'm in favor of verbs! I love verbs, and I was reviewing my favorite ones!
Regarding your question, buy her some flowers and be nice".
David and Tony, astonished, left the place and followed his advice. Nowadays Tony is happily married to the girl of his dreams, and David, well he didn't get the girl. 🙂
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Proverb
Dicho popular que expresa una verdad general o una idea de sabiduría sobre la vida.
Literal sense
Significado directo de las palabras, sin interpretación figurada.
Mandatory
Obligatorio o inevitable; en el proverbio, envejecer se presenta como algo inevitable.
Optional
Algo que puedes elegir hacer o no hacer.
Fool
Persona que actúa de forma poco sensata o rechaza un buen consejo.
Keep your mouth shut
Expresión informal que significa no decir nada.
Bite off more than you can chew
Intentar hacer más de lo que realmente puedes manejar.
Beyond your ability
Demasiado difícil para tus habilidades o capacidad actuales.
